137. What is the Fifth Amendment?
Today Brittany and Connor continue discussing the amendments in the Bill of Rights, this time discussing the very important Fifth Amendment. Links: Fifth Amendment Text “Little Pink House” Documentary Definitions: Jury Nullification episode of “The Way The World Works.” Substantive due process Procedural due process Eminent Domain Cases: Lochner v. New York Cedar Point Nursery […]
136. How Did McDonald’s Change The World?
When you think of McDonald’s you might think of the Big Mac or maybe a McFlurry, but there is more to this global fast food chain than meets the eye. Behind this businesses is a story of innovation and entrepreneurship that can be inspirational to each of us. Links: Training scene from “The Founder.” Here’s […]
Get Ready For Double-Masking Summer Camp
Do your kids go to summer camp? If so, they’re in for a treat… the CDC has been cooking up plenty of extra-ridiculous regulations that’ll make this a year to remember. Last week, the increasingly authoritarian agency released new guidance on summer activities. Here’s a quick rundown on the requirements, courtesy of Reason. Everyone at […]
135. Can We Be Both Hero and Villain?
Building on previous episodes about the hero’s journey, today Connor and Brittany talk about how you can be both hero and villain. Links: Harry Potter: Hero’s Journey Definitions: Reciprocity: When an action is done by one person and then the person on the receiving end does the same action back. Think of a boomerang. What […]
134. What Can Girl Scout Cookies Teach Us About Economics?
Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookie season, but there is more in those boxes than just delicious cookies. In fact, Girl Scout Cookie season can teach us a lot about an economic term called “scarcity.” Links: Why the Girl Scouts Are Marketing Geniuses Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi Connor. Connor: You know, we […]
133. Do Men Really Earn More Money Than Women?
There is a common belief that men earn more than women. But is this really true, or is there more to this story than mainstream economists and politicians would have you believe? Links: What the Wage Equality Crusaders Don’t Understand Teach Your Students About the Free Market Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. […]
Biden’s Plan to “Rescue” America… and the Growing Monster of Government
On Wednesday, in an almost-empty room spattered with a few vaccinated-and-masked politicians, Joe Biden laid out his best stab at saving the country. When he wasn’t insisting that “no amendment to the Constitution is final,” that we “can’t yell fire in a crowded theater,” and that America harbors “white supremacy,” he pitched his “American Family […]
132. What Is Tenth Amendment?
From both the federal and state governments, the gig economy is under attack. But what is the gig economy and why is it so important? Links: Tenth Amendment Center Tenth Amendment Text Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: We’ve spent a lot of time in past episodes talking about the important […]
131. What Can Legos Teach Us about Entrepreneurship and Innovation?
Legos are one of the world’s most cherished toys. But the untold story of the inventor of Legos is one of entrepreneurship and innovation. Links: Netflix documentary: Toys That Made Us LEGO website Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So fun fact about me. I am a huge collector of toys, […]
130. Could You Be An Accidental Criminal?
When someone breaks the rules, or the law, they should understand the rule or law they are breaking, right? Well in some cases people have been given criminal convictions for breaking laws that they didn’t even know they were breaking. Links: Lessons from a Lemonade Stand: An Unconventional Guide to Government Morally Innocent, Legally Guilty: […]